Fab Five Friday (+1) - My Ouidad Favorites! (A Curly Girl Chronicle)

First off, did you know that Ouidad is not just a brand, she is a person? Not just a person, but a curly girl, who sought out to create a salon and extensive line of beauty products specifically for curls and waves {despite the rest of the industry calling her crazy}. Amazing, right!?! With the goal "to empower everyone to see that curly hair is a gift to be celebrated and enjoyed," Ouidad believes that "curly hair is the most beautiful hair" and wants her fellow curly girls to love our hair everyday {which can be a struggle}. All of the products in the line are gentle, moisturizing and water-soluble. They work from the inside out to  not only make your curls look beautiful, but also to "transform hair into its healthiest condition," {win win, huh}!

Shed Your Winter Skin with At-Home Spa Remedies from Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Just because it's not in your budget doesn't mean that you can't get the luxury spa experience at home! As the summer season is finally upon us, Josie Feria, Director of Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau, shows you how to bring luscious Lapis Spa treatments home and get rid of dry, unseen skin just in time for summer!

April Favorites!

Here they are, some of my favorite products for the month of April! These are the things that I reached for time and time again {despite the fact of having many other things to choose from as well}. Trust me, it's hard to make this list, so these goodies are definitely worth looking into!

Feel Great with Lavanila Grapefruit! (Giveaway)

Did you know one grapefruit contains 100% of your daily vitamin C? The power fruit has also been proven to prevent weight gain, arthritis and even cancer. This is all fantastic for your insides – but what about your exterior? Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Grapefruit Collection uses the same fruit to help keep your skin smelling, looking and feeling great!

Lavanila I Love Lavanila Set in Vanilla Grapefruit ($49.50)

Bath & Body Works Has Your Mother's Day Needs COVERED!!!

Y'all already know I have a thing for Bath & Body Works-from the personal/body fragrances, to the candles and Wallflowers-my obsession is real {one of these days I'm going to have to show you lovelies my stash}. So as a mother, I can tell you on good authority if you are in question as to what to get your mommy dearest for Mother's Day, you really can't go wrong by gifting her with a selection from BBW!

The storefront display of the new Italian inspired fragrances at our local Bath & Body Works store

Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette

Smashbox Cosmetics Limited Edition Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette

Smashbox Cosmetics is hands down, one of my favorite makeup lines, and they don't get nearly the credit they deserve {IMHO}. From primers in a variety of formulas to suit whatever your skin type or needs, some of the best performing eyeliners in whatever form you desire, and a serious line of color cosmetics that features a formula and shade for every one-I think that every makeup lover should have an extensive collection from the brand.